Audit Manager Auburn, AL; Birmingham, AL; Dothan, AL; Montgomery, AL; Prattville, AL; Wetum

Audit Manager – Utility Industry Practice

Location:

Auburn, AL;
Birmingham, AL;
Dothan, AL;
Montgomery, AL;
Prattville, AL;
Wetumpka, AL

Position Overview:

Responsible for the overall management of audit engagements within the utility industry practice and serve as a trusted advisor to utility clients. This role oversees multiple engagements simultaneously, manages client relationships, ensures technical accuracy, mentors audit supervisors and staff, and requires advanced technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to balance quality, efficiency, and client service.

• Manage audit engagements from planning through report issuance for utility clients
• Serve as the primary client contact for management, boards, and audit committees
• Review audit plans, work papers, internal control documentation, and financial statements
• Apply and interpret RUS and FERC Uniform System of Accounts
• Oversee and review Single Audits, including risk assessment and compliance reporting
• Identify and resolve complex accounting and auditing issues related to utilities
• Mentor, coach, and evaluate audit supervisors and staff
• Coordinate with partners on engagement strategy, budgeting, and staffing
• Assist with proposals, client retention, and practice development

• CPA with 5+ years of public accounting audit experience
• Significant utility industry experience (electric, telecom, water/wastewater, natural gas)
• Strong background working with cooperatives and municipal utilities
• Advanced knowledge of RUS and FERC USOA
• Proven engagement management and client leadership skills
• Experience mentoring and developing audit teams

Jackson Thornton offers a comprehensive, competitive benefit package to all of our professionals, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long term and short term disability plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid time off plan, 401(k) plan and a profit sharing plan.

At Ascend, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Ascend hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.